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Meaning of done thing | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2

Definitions

Something done habitually or according to social norms, expectations, etc.

UK

Examples

“I wanted to be called Linda but Aunt Angela said that was a common name, you know, not the done thing, so I have to be Bella...”
“"I was only 18 and was having back problems so I got regular cortisone injections. It was the done thing in those days, all the players were having them."”

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.

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